Grades
The
London College of Music offer grades in Popular Music
Performance. (Don't worry, you don't have to travel to
London!) Students can take the full singing
grade, which
includes performance, aural, musicianship and theory or
they can just take the performance aspect of the exam,
which is called Leisure Play. These are taken in Spring,
Summer or Winter. Costs
are between £30 and £50 to enter.
Summer
exams - July 2006.
Some of the examiner comments on our recently graded
students:
Rebecca Bryan age 37 sang Don't Know why by Norah
Jones
Pre Intermediate (Grade 4 equivalent)
"Very expressively sung - the mood was well conveyed. Secure in all the notes". 85%
Distinction.
Richard Chong age 33 did Upper Intermediate (Grade 6 equivalent)
"In all a most enjoyable and well thought out programme performed to a high level of vocal accuracy. You demonstrated a wide range of expressions and familiarities with various styles and moods. Words were all securely
memorized and very clear at all times. Some promising singing today, well done". 92%
Distinction.
Danielle Robbins age 15 sang Promise Me by Beverley
Craven
Upper Intermediate (Grade 6 equivalent)
" Secure in notes and sung with expression and feeling." 86%
Distinction.
Olivia Stairs age 9 sang My Favorite Things from Oliver
Twist
Elementary (Grade 2 Equivalent)
"You sang it quite securely and expressively and all the words were clear and well
memorized. Your actions were well chosen." 83% Distinction.
Rebecca Stairs age 9 sang Stupid Cupid by Connie
Francis
Elementary (Grade 2 Equivalent)
"You memorized all the words of your songs very well. You understood the style and mood of this and expressed it well." 82%
Distinction.
Spring
exams - April 2006.
Some of the examiner comments on our recently graded
students:
Kiara Di Trana age 15 sang Work it Out by Beyonce.
Intermediate (Grade 5 equivalent)
“Nicely animated performance – Good attitude qualities. Great commitment and conviction to the lyrics. You managed to retain energy throughout… well done!!”
Distinction
Emma Miller age 14 sang Because of You by Kelly Clarkson
Intermediate (Grade 5 equivalent)
“Great evocation of the lyrics – nicely animated. Good warm projection the lower range and good conviction and clarity. Dynamics were expansive and the ending was shaped well… Enjoyable!”
Distinction
Danni Robbins age 14 sang Fallin’ by Alicia Keys
Intermediate (Grade 5 equivalent)
“This song was evoked with the greatest evocation! You used your support skills well to endorse expressive qualities.”
Merit
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